Adjusted Hours and Impacts

Polar Bear Viewing Impact: Our male polar bear ‘Siku’ will have limited access to his habitat from Tuesday, February 3rd through Thursday, February 5th, while our team cleans the Polar Plunge Pool. During this time, Siku will have access to the east courtyard. Visit the Polar Amphitheatre viewing window to see him. Thank you for your understanding.

ENMAX Conservatory: Last entry to the ENMAX Conservatory will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 13th through to Sunday, February 15th, to accommodate set up for our In the Heat of the Night event. The building will be cleared by 3:15 p.m. Thank you for your understanding.

Seasonal Closures

Gorilla Amphitheatre: The Gorilla Amphitheatre is closed for the season from October 15th, 2025. Our gorilla troop remains viewable in their indoor habitat.

Prehistoric Park: Prehistoric Park is closed for the season from October 27th, 2025, pending favorable weather conditions.

Animal Viewing Impacts:

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her calf have daily access to the main indoor habitat from 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, especially when the calf is nursing, so viewing isn’t always guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding.

Exploration Asia
The Exploration Asia Redevelopment project is officially underway! While there are some viewing impacts in the area, you can still visit many of your favourite species.

Species Viewable: Bactrian camels, Komodo dragons, white-handed gibbons, Malayan tapirs, red-crowned cranes, Turkmenian markhors, Amur tigers, wild boar, and Pallas’s cats.
Species Not Viewable: Snow leopards and red pandas have been relocated during construction, but don’t worry – these beloved species will be back in 2026. Our peacocks and Dalmatian pelicans are currently spending time in their winter holding space.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Exploration Asia, the zoo’s West Gate will remain closed for the 2025 season and is expected to remain closed until at least 2028/2029. This necessary step supports the safe movement of visitors while we undertake exciting improvements to animal habitats and visitor experiences.

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A+ New Names for Two Penguin Chicks

December 11, 2023 | 1 minute read

Prepare to wave a flipper – we have some penguins to introduce you to!

Our most recent Humboldt chick has been named ‘Antonio’ by way of a member voting contest! Named after the port city San Antonio in Chile, this little one can be identified by his gray-toned feathers and lack of a chest stripe. You can find him on the beach inside Penguin Plunge!

Our king penguin chick has also received a name fit for a king! Voted on by our volunteers, our newest member of the waddle has been a named, ‘Augustus’, after the first emperor of Rome. His royal floofiness can be identified by his downy brown coat which will keep him warm both inside and outside of Penguin Plunge.

Waddle on over to Penguin Plunge to greet our newest additions by name!

Pictured above: Augustus

Pictured below: Antonio

A+ New Names for Two Penguin Chicks

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